DOE Webinar February 4th: “The Community Energy Challenge in Whatcom County, WA”

Press Releases

Author:

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date:

February 4, 2010

Topic:

Best Practice Programs

Subtopic:

Commercial/ Industrial

Municipal-Sector

Residential

ANNOUNCEMENT

DOE Webinar Scheduled For Thursday, February 4th

On Thursday, February 4th at 3pm EDT, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a webinar on “The Community Energy Challenge in Whatcom County, Washington”. This program models creative uses of funding (including ARRA funds) and local partnerships to create a full-service retrofit program for businesses and residents. The Community Energy Challenge is being coordinated by two non-profits functioning as a “one stop shop” for energy efficiency services. Sustainable Connections will launch a community-based social marketing campaign to inspire participation and will aggregate demand for energy efficiency services among their 650+ small business members. The Opportunity Council will leverage their 25+ years experience implementing the low income weatherization program to provide audits, assistance with rebates and incentives, contractor training and scheduling, and project quality control to the non-low income residential housing market. Both commercial and residential programs will take advantage of a loan program seeded by EECBG and SEP funds, which leverages significant private investment.

This session features:

An example of leveraging ARRA funds to attract private capital
Tips for attracting the participation of both small businesses and home owners
How to work with local non-profits and other partners to offer a full-service retrofit program

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